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BALKANS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Discover Kruja's fortress, museums, and old bazaar
  • Explore the museum city of Gjirokastra
  • Visit Butrint, one of the world's archeological wonders
  • Marvel at ancient Apollonia, among the finest archaeological sites of the Mediterranean
  • Visit Ohrid, one of the oldest human settlements in Europe and enjoy a gorgeous, peacfeul ambiance.
  • Enjoy a beautiful drive through mountainous Kosovo, with visits to monasteries and fortresses
  • Tour Monastery Studenica the crowning achievement of medieval culture and art in Serbia

Continue your fascinating in-depth exploration of the Balkans if you joined our Adriatic tour, or start your Balkans tour with us in Sarajevo, Bosnia.  Our comprehensive tour of the Balkans visits extraordinary monasteries and churches, important monuments and historical sites, and quaint picturesque villages as well as places of immense natural beauty.  We travel throughout Albania, whose heritage was influenced by the Greeks, Romans, Italians and Turks, and into Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia.

Want more of the Balkans? Join our Bulgaria tour immediately following or our Adriatic tour immediately preceding.

 

 

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ITINERARY - BALKANS TOUR
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Day 1: Sarajevo
A guided walking tour of the historic old town.

Day 2: Mostar
A guided walking tour of this magical town and free time to wander.

Day 3: Kotor
A guided walking tour.

Day 4-5: Budva
A guided walking tour of old town and excursion to Stv. Stephan.

Day 6-7: Shkodra-Kruja-Tirana, Albania
Enroute to Tirana, visit Shkodra and the fortress of Kruja, the Scanderbeg and Ethnographic Museums and the old bazaar full of local handicrafts.  Tour the capital, including Ethem Bey Mosque, the Clock Tower and the National Historic Museum. 

Day 8: Durres -Berat
In Durres, visit the Amphitheatre and excellent Archeological Museum. Tour Berat, a UNESCO site and one of Albania's most attractive towns.

Day 9: Apollonia-Vlora
Travel along the Albanian Riviera toward the coastal town of Vlora, with stops at several coastal villages. Visit the ancient city of Apollonia, founded in 558 BC by settlers from Corfu and Corinth.

Day 10-11: Saranda - Butrint-Gjirokastra
Visit the World Heritage site of Butrint, Albania’s most important archaeological site. Explore Gjirokastra, a museum city and UNESCO heritage site. Visit the pre-Ottoman citadel.

Day 12 Korca
In Korca visit the Museum of Medieval Arts and the Mosque of Mirahori, one of the oldest in the country, built in 1469.

Day 13 Voskopoja - Pogradec-Ohrid
Visit fascinating Voskopoja, one of the most important towns in the European part of the Ottoman empire. Enjoy Pogradec on the shores of Lake Ohrid and the traditional village of Tushemisht. A short drive to cross the border into Macedonia.

Day 14: Ohrid, Macedonia
Enjoy a walking tour, visit museums, the best of the many churches and monasteries and a short boat ride on the lake. 

Day 15: Skopje
A scenic journey through mountains and villages, passing through the National Park of Mavrovo to Skopje.  Explore the historic town of Skopje.

Day 16-17: Prizren-Pec, Kosovo
Visit Prizren and enjoy extraordinary UNESCO sites: Patriarchate of Pec and Monastery Visoki Decani with its precious old icons.

Day 18: Novi Pazar, Serbia
Journey to Novi Pazar, capital of the Southern area of Serbia called Sandzak.

Day 19: Kopaonik - Sirogojno, Serbia
A scenic drive along the valley of the River Ibar to the top of the mountain to Kopaonik, a national park of unparalled beauty. Visit the outstanding UNESCO Monastery Studenica and journey to the charming ethnic village on Mount Zlatibor.

Day 20-21: Belgrade - Depart
Enjoy a thrilling nostalgic journey by the old steam engine “Šarganska Osmica”  crossing breathtaking scenery. A comprehensive walking tour of Belgrade, capital of Serbia since 1403.

 

Balkans Tour
BALKANS TOUR - TRIP LENGTH
21-day trip begins in Sarajevo, Bosnia and ends in Belgrade, Serbia
2012 DATES
June 7-27
September 15-Oct 5
LAND COST
from $4885
ACCOMMODATIONS
3/4-star, 5 star and boutique hotels
GROUP SIZE
2-12 guests
INCLUDED MEALS
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 12 dinners
 
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